Berries like goji and blueberries are nutritional powerhouses, but they can interact with blood thinners or impact pregnancy. Learn to differentiate between wolfberries and goji berries, and find tips for washing and defrosting frozen fruit.
Goji berry is the commercial name for wolfberry. Wolfberry is a fruit of two closely related species called Lycium barbarum and L. chinense. Additional names for wolfberry include chinese wolfberry, barbary matrimony vine, mede berry, red medlar, Duke of Argyll's tea tree, bocksdorn, murali and matrimony vine.
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If you’ve ever hiked an off-road wooded path and stumbled upon wild blackberry bushes, you know the plump purple berries taste deliciously sweet right off the bush.
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The more blueberries are researched, the more we can see that they have good nutrition to offer. Blueberries contain significant amounts of anthocyanadins, antioxidant compounds that produce blues, purples and reds in fruits and vegetables.
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Gooseberries are a summer delight, coming in green, red and blonde varieties that pack a sweet-tart punch in their small size.
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Raspberries are extremely fragile and susceptible to spoilage, but you can extend their shelf life naturally with the right washing and storage techniques. Because raspberries break so easily, they are particularly vulnerable to natural surface molds and microbes that attack damaged fruit.
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Eating fresh raspberries won't cause a miscarriage. A tea made from the leaves of raspberries may have labor-inducing effects and should be avoided in your first trimester. Ask your doctor about the foods and herbs that are safe to consume during pregnancy, including raspberries.
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Diuretics are a class of medicines used to treat kidney disorders, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, glaucoma and edema, or water retention.
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Dried fruit serves as a handy and portable snack; dried goji berries may be a smart choice for your diet. Not only are these dehydrated fruits low in fat, they provide vitamins and may offer health benefits as well.
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Several chemical compounds in hawthorn berries have potential health benefits, especially for treating heart failure and other cardiac conditions. Its usefulness was discovered as early as the first century and it continues to be used today, the University of Maryland Medical Center reports.
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Red raspberries are delicious sources of high levels of vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants. Unfortunately, certain individuals suffer allergic reactions to red raspberries, leading to several unpleasant and sometimes dangerous symptoms.
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Wolfberries, typically called Goji berries and sometimes called Chinese wolfberries or lycium berries, are edible berries that pack a nutritious punch. Ancient Chinese medical practitioners used wolfberries to treat dry skin and dry cough, and to promote longevity and improve sexual desire.
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You may not be aware that blackberries and other fruits, vegetables and nuts contain a naturally occurring chemical related to aspirin. If you are allergic or intolerant of aspirin, you may develop allergy symptoms after eating blackberries. MayoClinic.
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With their small size and dark blue coloring, blueberries are a treat that you can harvest in the wild, from your backyard or from your nearest grocery store or farmers market. Blueberries contain two simple sugars -- fructose and glucose -- as well as a number of other vitamins, minerals and nutrients.
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Strawberry preserves are simple to find in any grocery store, and because they’re already sweetened and thick, they’re quite easy to make into a dessert sauce or topping. Pectin, a natural binding agent, keeps the preserves thick and will also give your sauce a desirable consistency.
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Strawberries are a delicious and versatile fruit that can be used to make nutritious smoothies, decadent desserts, healthy low-calorie salads or be eaten straight out of the carton as a snack. Plus, strawberries provide you with antioxidants, folate, vitamin C, potassium and fiber.
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The body accumulates toxins over time from the foods we eat, what we drink, the air we breathe, and chemicals and pollutants in the air. Detoxes and cleansing diets are often marketed to help rid the body of these toxins and waste products. However, extreme dieting may lead to adverse health concerns.
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Goji berries, often used in traditional Chinese medicine, are small, red, edible fruit from a shrub native to China also known as Lycium barbarum. Goji berries are usually dried, eaten raw or cooked. They have recently been touted as a “superfood” for their exceptional health benefits.
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Eating foods with a low glycemic index can help prevent swings in blood sugar levels. This is especially important for people with diabetes. Because many fruits are sweet, they can be packed with sugar that increase their glycemic index.
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For many, eating a bowl of fresh raspberries is one of summer's tasty pleasures. Vividly colored and refreshingly sweet, juicy and satisfying to eat, raspberries also offer a bounty of health benefits, from helping control weight to possibly helping prevent cancer.
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Native to China, mulberries have long been used in folk medicine to treat a variety of illnesses, according to an article published by Purdue University's Center for New Crops and Plant Products.
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